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It was held at Dunhill’s members’ club Bourdon House, in Mayfair, London. Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy film The Shape Of Water is leading the way with 12 Bafta nominations, including best film, best director and best original screenplay.

Also in the best film category is Dunkirk, directed by Christopher Nolan, and The Darkest Hour, a biopic of Sir Winston Churchill, directed by Joe Wright.

English actress Sally Hawkins is up against Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening, Frances McDormand and Margot Robbie for the best actress gong.

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Sir Michael Caine with his wife Shakira

British stars dominate the best actor category, with Daniel DayLewis, Gary Oldman, Daniel Kaluuya and Jamie Bell in the running for the award.

The Baftas, taking place at London’s Royal Albert Hall, will be hosted by Joanna Lumley after Stephen Fry’s decision to step aside after 12 years.

Attendees are expected to wear black to support the Time’s Up campaign launched by Hollywood women to fight sexual harassment.